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American Single and Double Championships
October 26, 2026 | Men's Tennis
James Newton reached the quarterfinals in singles competition
HOUSTON, Texas, October 26, 2026 – The South Florida men's tennis team competed at the American Conference Individual Championships, hosted by Rice at the George R. Brown Tennis Center in Houston, Texas, with James Newton advancing to the singles quarterfinals.
Newton received a first-round bye before facing Tulane's Alex Gaudin in the round of 16. Newton earned a 7-5, 6-3 victory to advance to the quarterfinals, where he fell to Rice's Petro Kuzmenok.
Guglielmo Verdese also received a first-round bye but fell to Tulsa's Alex Santino Nunez Vera in the round of 16, ending his singles run.
In doubles action, the South Florida duo of Verdese and Newton received a first-round bye before facing Wichita State's Pablo Roche Alcaya and Rodrigo Cruz in the second round. The Bulls fell to the Shockers, ending their run in the doubles draw.
Up Next
The Bulls will continue their fall season on Nov.5th at the Battle of Boca in Boca Raton, Fla.
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About South Florida Men's Tennis
Head Coach Ashley Fisher is in his 11th year at the helm of the program for the 2026-27 season. Fisher has guided the Bulls to five NCAA Tournaments, including three trips to the second round. He was named the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 2017 & 2019 after leading South Florida to the conference title in each of those seasons.
Newton received a first-round bye before facing Tulane's Alex Gaudin in the round of 16. Newton earned a 7-5, 6-3 victory to advance to the quarterfinals, where he fell to Rice's Petro Kuzmenok.
Guglielmo Verdese also received a first-round bye but fell to Tulsa's Alex Santino Nunez Vera in the round of 16, ending his singles run.
In doubles action, the South Florida duo of Verdese and Newton received a first-round bye before facing Wichita State's Pablo Roche Alcaya and Rodrigo Cruz in the second round. The Bulls fell to the Shockers, ending their run in the doubles draw.
Up Next
The Bulls will continue their fall season on Nov.5th at the Battle of Boca in Boca Raton, Fla.
Follow South Florida Men's Tennis
For the latest updates from South Florida Men's Tennis, visit GoUSFBulls.com. Follow the Bulls on Facebook, Instagram, and X,.
About South Florida Men's Tennis
Head Coach Ashley Fisher is in his 11th year at the helm of the program for the 2026-27 season. Fisher has guided the Bulls to five NCAA Tournaments, including three trips to the second round. He was named the American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year in 2017 & 2019 after leading South Florida to the conference title in each of those seasons.
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